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    University of Minnesota

    Simulation Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Operations Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Information Architecture

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    533 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Unstructured Data, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Test Data

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Probability, Box Plots, Histogram, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Combinatorics and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Arithmetic, Python Programming, Simulations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    865 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Math behind Moneyball

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Game Theory, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Modeling, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Performance Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Business Mathematics, Forecasting, Probability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Natural Language Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Simulations, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    603 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Bayesian Computational Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, R Programming, Markov Model, Probability, Simulations, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Artificial Intelligence

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    4.1
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular probability theory courses

  • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford University
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
  • Math behind Moneyball: University of Houston
  • Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It: Johns Hopkins University
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University
  • Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1: École Polytechnique
  • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam

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